
Peter Van Norden
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- December 16, 1950
- Died
- July 9, 2026 (aged 75)
- Birthplace
- New York City, New York, USA
Biography
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Peter Edward Van Norden (December 16, 1950 – July 9, 2026) was an American actor. He is best known for his roles in Hollywood films of the 1980s and 1990s, including Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment, The Accused, and The Stand, among others. Van Norden had a prolific resume in theater, as well.
Known For
Filmography

9-1-1
TV · as Pawnbroker · 1 ep

Hunky Dory
Movie

West Virginia Stories
Movie · as Joe

Hitting the Cycle
Movie · as Saunders

Gigli
Movie · as Morgue Attendant

Little John
Movie · as Presiding Judge

Without a Trace
TV · as Arnold Jackson · 1 ep

Nash Bridges
TV · as Tracy arnot · 1 ep

Cops n Roberts
Movie

Caroline in the City
TV · as Lou · 1 ep

Hoggs' Heaven
Movie · as Mr. Cecil

ER
TV · as Dr. Edwin Bain · 1 ep

Madman of the People
TV · as Eddie · 1 ep

The Stand
TV · as Ralph Brentner, Ralph Brentner (credit only) · 3 eps

Casualties of Love: The Long Island Lolita Story
Movie · as Joey's Attorney

Almost Home
TV · as Mel · 1 ep

The Naked Gun 2½: The Smell of Fear
Movie · as John Sununu

The Torkelsons
TV · as Mel · 2 eps

Love Hurts
Movie · as Frank

Wings
TV · as Warren Banks · 1 ep

An Innocent Man
Movie · as Peter Feldman

Tales from the Crypt
TV · as Ghoul #1 (segment "Let the Punishment Fit the Crime"), Booth · 1 ep

Family Matters
TV · as Roy · 1 ep

The Accused
Movie · as Attorney Paulsen

Scandal in a Small Town
Movie · as Paul Martin

Ray's Male Heterosexual Dance Hall
Movie · as Ed Granger

The Rosary Murders
Movie · as Father McNiff

The Best of Times
Movie · as Mando

L.A. Law
TV · as Allard Keene, State Attorney Allard Keene · 2 eps

Matlock
TV · as Nick Saddler · 2 eps

Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment
Movie · as Vinnie Schtulman

Hard to Hold
Movie · as Casserole

Roadhouse 66
Movie · as Moss

Murder, She Wrote
TV · as Dr. Sid Lantz, Henryk Stuyvesant, CIA Agt. Dennis Quinlan · 1 ep

Malibu
Movie · as Bumbo

Cheers
TV · as Cymbals Players · 1 ep

Family Ties
TV · as Janitor · 1 ep

The New Odd Couple
TV · as Chubby · 2 eps

T. J. Hooker
TV · as Lenny · 1 ep

St. Elsewhere
TV · as Patient, Bill Fulkerson · 1 ep

American Playhouse
TV · as Ed Granger (segment 'Ray's Male Heterosexual Dance Hall') · 1 ep

Newhart
TV · as Father in Diner, Kirby · 1 ep
Audition
Movie · as Gerald

Little Johnny Jones
Movie · as Anthony Anstey

Squeeze Play
Movie · as Beauty Parlor Manager

Broadway on Showtime
TV · as Anthony Anstey · 1 ep